2022 SEASON UPDATES
While our main tourism season is May – October, Mackinac Island is indeed open year-round. But, the hearty few that visit in the off-season find a completely different Mackinac Island to experience, which is unlike the spring, summer or fall travel season. This is a time to enjoy the quiet beauty of the island – hike, ski, snowshoe, take beautiful pictures and read a good book. Some businesses will begin to open at the end of April, with more starting to open in the first week of May. Below you will find information for the upcoming 2022 season.
Below are the opening dates for the 2022 season. We will continue to update as we get closer to the start of the season!
LODGING
Scheduled Opening Dates
OPEN YEAR ROUND
MAY 13, 2022
MAY 15, 2022
MAY 16, 2022
MAY 20, 2022
MAY 27, 2022
MAY 31, 2022
SHOPPING
Scheduled Opening Dates
APRIL 21, 2022
APRIL 28, 2022
APRIL 29, 2022
- The Boutique at Mission Point Resort
- Caddywampus
- Flagship
- Garden Gate at Mission Point Resort
- Golf Pro Shop at Grand Hotel
- Grand Kids at Grand Hotel
- Grand Men’s at Grand Hotel
- Grand Women’s at Grand Hotel
- Grand Hotel Outlet Store
- Great Turtle Toys
- Island Breeze
- Little Luxuries
- Mackinac Birkenstock
- Mackinac Market at Grand Hotel
- Margaret’s Garden at Grand Hotel
- Nadia’s Fashion Shop
- Noel Skiba Artwork
MAY 6, 2022
ATTRACTIONS & SERVICES
OPEN YEAR ROUND
- Aerial Tours – Fresh Air Aviation
- Aerial Tours – Great Lakes Air
- Air Taxi – Fresh Air Aviation
- Air Taxi – Great Lakes Air
- Central Savings Bank
- First National Bank
- Mackinac Island Airport
- Mackinac Island Medical Center
- Mackinac Island Service Company
- Mackinac Island Taxi Service
- Mackinaw Shuttle
- Post Office
- Vintage Glam
APRIL 18, 2022
- Mackinac Island Medical Center: Summer hours begin M-F Scheduled appointments. M-Th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
APRIL 29, 2022
- Grand Hotel Stables and Carriage Museum
- The Jewel Golf Course – Grand Nine
- Lakeside Salon & Spa at Mission Point
April 30, 2022
MAY 1, 2022
- Haunted Theatre
- Great Turtle Kayak Tours – weather permitting
- Original Butterfly House and Insect World
MAY 3, 2022
- Benjamin Blacksmith Shop (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
- Biddle House & the Mackinac Island Native American Museum (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
- Fort Mackinac
- Richard and Jane Manoogian Art Museum
MAY 4, 2022
MAY 5, 2022
MAY 6, 2022
- Astor’s Salon & Spa at Grand Hotel
- Carriage Museum at Grand Hotel Stables
- Mackinac Island Carriage Tours – regular schedule
- Maze of Mirrors
MAY 7, 2022
MAY 12, 2022
MAY 13, 2022
MAY 14, 2022
- Cindy’s Riding Stable
- Jack’s Livery Stable
- Mackinac Horseman’s Association & Community Equestrian Center
- Mackinac State Park Visitor Center
MAY 18, 2022
MAY 27, 2022
MAY 30, 2022
- The Woodlands Activity Center at Grand Hotel – Tentative
JUNE 1, 2022
- Governor’s Residence Tours
- June 8, 15, 22
- July 6, 20
- August 17, 24, 31
June 4, 2022
- American Fur Co. Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
- British Landing Nature Center
- McGulpin House (Historic Downtown Mackinac)
June 10, 2022
TBD
FERRY LINES
Scheduled Opening Dates
FUDGE SHOPS
Scheduled Opening Dates
APRIL 28, 2022
APRIL 29, 2022
APRIL 30, 2022
TBD
RESTAURANTS
OPEN YEAR ROUND
APRIL 28, 2022
APRIL 29, 2022
- Amigo Burrito
- Boxwood Coffee Shop and Café at Mission Point Resort
- The Gate House
- Horn’s Gaslight Bar & Restaurant – Dinner only
- Island Slice Pizzeria
- Lobby Bar at Mission Point Resort
- Round Island Kitchen at Mission Point Resort
- Seabiscuit Café
- Strait UP Coffee at Mission Point Resort
- Winchester’s – soft opening with limited menu
APRIL 30, 2022
- Horn’s Gaslight Bar & Restaurant – Lunch & Dinner
MAY 3, 2022
MAY 5, 2022
MAY 6, 2022
- 1852 Grill Room
- Afternoon Tea at Grand Hotel
- Good Day Cafe
- Grand Luncheon Experience at Grand Hotel
- Kingston Kitchen
- Main Dining Room (Dinner)Â at Grand Hotel
- Mary’s Bistro Draught House
- Pancake House
- Pink Pony Bar & Grill
- Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor
- Starbucks
- Winchester’s – fully open
MAY 7, 2022
- Chuckwagon of Mackinac
- Lucky Bean Coffeehouse
- Main Dining Room (Breakfast)Â at Grand Hotel
- Mighty Mac Hamburgers
- Millie’s on Main
MAY 9, 2022
MAY 13, 2022
- Cannonball Oasis
- Carriage House (dinner only, lunch on May 28)
- Chianti
- Feedbag at Surrey Hill
- The Jockey Club
- Yankee Rebel Tavern
MAY 20, 2022
MAY 27, 2022
MAY 28, 2022
- Carriage House (open for BOTH lunch & dinner)
JULY 1, 2022
- Mackinac Island Pizza Co – Tentative
TBD
BICYCLE RENTAL
Scheduled Opening Dates
APRIL 18, 2022
APRIL 29, 2022
APRIL 30, 2022
MAY 1, 2022
MAY 6, 2022
CHURCHES
Scheduled Opening Dates
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